Operation Advocacy 2026 ​

 

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Idaho is making big decisions this year — decisions that affect your healthcare, your family, and your future.

 

Feeling frustrated? You’re not alone.

 

Join Operation Advocacy 2026 and

learn how to turn that frustration into action.

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Many Idahoans feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused by rapid policy changes. Operation Advocacy 2026 helps turn that energy into effective, meaningful action.

 

What is Operation Advocacy?

Operation Advocacy is a hands-on, mentor-supported program designed to help new advocates learn how to navigate the legislative process.

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No experience needed. No pressure. Just support.

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Participants learn:

• How to share their story confidently

• What to expect in the Capitol

• What to wear and how to prepare

• How hearings work

• How to advocate safely and effectively

 

​DIY Workshops

Workshops are optional and beginner-friendly.

Attendees can drop into short “DIY” advocacy sessions covering:

• Scheduling legislative appointments

• What to wear and how to navigate the building

• Sharing your story in under 90 seconds

• Calming nerves and finding your voice

• Understanding legislative committees and hearings

Workshops are voluntary — come to any or none.

Why Now?

Idaho families are being asked to do more with less.

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Budget cuts and policy changes are impacting:

• Medicaid

• Mental health supports

• Disability services

• Special education

• Housing and community programs

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People are frustrated. Operation Advocacy channels that frustration into informed, strategic action.

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DIY Workshops

We offer workshops most Wednesdays in January at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM.

 

Workshop dates and locations:

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• January 14 – LINC in Caldwell

• January 21 – LINC in Twin Falls

• January 28 – LINC in Boise

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In the afternoons on these same days, our mentors will also host strategy meetings on specific topics. Strategy sessions will start at 2:00pm.

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• January 14 -- Transportation – LINC in Caldwell

• January 21 – Housing --  in LINC in Twin Falls

• January 28 – Managed Care Organizations/ Medicaid Cuts -- LINC in Boise

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A virtual option can be made available upon request for any of these workshops and strategy meetings.

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Ready to join us?

Great! We just need a little more information about you. Please fill out our sign up sheet by clicking on the button below so that we can make your experience the most it can be.​

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Operation Advocacy (OA) is LINC's annual Legislative day of advocacy in conjunction with the annual Fred Riggers Disability Advocacy Day. OA involves a day of story telling training, followed by a day of meetings with Idaho State Legislators on issues important to Idahoans with disabilities across the lifespan.

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SAVE the DATE - Feb. 4, 2026 -- Fred Riggers Disability Advocacy Day

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